In The Lab: AE Xenide HID Flashlight

December 5, 2007 · 9 comments

Hot on the heels of my review of Wicked Lasers’ Elite Series 150+ green laser comes the AE Xenide flashlight. The Xenide utilizes a High Intensity Discharge system similar to the HID/Xenon headlights found in newer cars. This is no pedestrian flashlight by any means. I’ll be writing a full review with many pictures (as usual) when I clear out some time with final exams and everything, but here are some photos.

AE Xenide Flashlight

AE Xenide Flashlight

The particular demo unit I have on hand is the 20 Watt Xenide flashlight, which is a mid-range offering compared to their other 15 and 25 Watt Xenide models. It’s extremely rugged and bright. While I don’t recommend doing so, I was able to light up a building in downtown at least a 1/4 mile away. I can also imagine the Xenide would come in handy whilst chasing Sasquatch through the forest at night.

This just might be the thing to get that geek that has everything this holiday season.

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1 Dan December 5, 2007 at 8:50 pm

Looks like something you would put on a M4 RIS. I was huge into Airsoft at one point, so a flashlight like that should be used when rounding corners and blinding people in the face… just right before depressing the trigger! :)

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2 Paul Stamatiou December 5, 2007 at 8:52 pm

Eh, it’s a little too big to strap to an airsoft gun. About a foot long, but it’s not heavy.

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3 Blake Brannon December 5, 2007 at 11:37 pm

How much $ will it set you back?

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4 Paul Stamatiou December 5, 2007 at 11:40 pm

This model is ~$395, the stronger 25W model is ~$435.

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5 Andrew Swihart December 6, 2007 at 2:18 am

I want some pictures of your lab, sounds hi-tech.

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6 Zach December 6, 2007 at 8:19 am

@andrew: lol, me too!

Ya this looks a tad big to fit on an airsoft, but maybe with some mods in Paul’s high-tech lab. :-)

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7 Duncan December 6, 2007 at 7:43 pm

Is it waterproof?

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8 Paul Stamatiou December 6, 2007 at 8:03 pm

@Duncan – to a degree, yes. I’ll find out for sure with my review.

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9 Justin Cady December 7, 2007 at 12:08 am

That looks amazing, but the price point would hurt my wallet too much. Still looking forward to the review.

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